Episode: Sink or Swim

Sink or Swim

Welcome to Talachulitna River Valley

Brent Sass taking a break from his trek. After the third leg of the competition from snow-capped peaks, the men are navigated to the whitewater rapids of the Talachulitna River Valley.

Keeping Their Head Above Water

Photograph by Brian Catalina Entertainment, LLC

The group standing around a camp fire. Weeks of unrelenting rain has flooded the valley's rivers and the currents are gushing at dangerous speeds. The men have to brave the winding turns, frigid waters and steep drops.

Picking Teams

Photograph by Brian Catalina Entertainment, LLC

The group standing around decide that in this leg of the competition, they will divide into three groups.

Sink or Swim

Photograph by Brian Catalina Entertainment, LLC

Brent Sass and Tyler Johnson walking in the rain.

All About the Speed

Photograph by Brian Catalina Entertainment, LLC

Austin Manelick on a pack kayak during the trek. Austin and Tyler Johnson team up and decide to head straight to the river. They know the fastest way to the extraction point is through the river.

Soaked to the Bone

Photograph by Brian Catalina Entertainment, LLC

Tyrell Seavy drying his boots. Tyrell and Dallas team up and decide to head into hunting mode. They hope to get some grouse, chicken-sized game birds rich in protein.

Hunting For Dinner

Photograph by National Geographic Channels/ Stewart Volland

Matt Raney, Marty Raney and Brent Sass checking their map.

Alaskan Hospitality

Photograph by National Geographic Channels/ Stewart Volland

Steve Emirites, a homesteader that Marty Raney, Matt Raney and Brent Sass come across on the leg of the journey. Steve has chosen to live off the grid, be self-sufficient and alone in the wild. The men were offered a welcoming break from the rain inside Steve's handcrafted home.

Staying Afloat

Photograph by National Geographic Channels/ Stewart Volland

Marty Raney in a pack raft for this leg of the journey.

Final Day

Photograph by National Geographic Channels/ Stewart Volland

The explorers loading themselves and their gear into the float plane at the end of the leg at the LZ on Judd Lake.